Dick Tracy (character)
| Dick Tracy | |
|---|---|
| Dick Tracy character | |
 Dick Tracy and the famous 2-Way Wrist Radio. | |
| First appearance | October 4, 1931 |
| Created by | Chester Gould |
| Portrayed by |
Warren Beatty Everett Sloane Ralph Byrd |
| Information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Police detective |
| Significant other(s) | Tess Trueheart |
| Nationality | American |
Dick Tracy is the police detective lead character in the American comic strip Dick Tracy created by Chester Gould in 1931.[1]
The Dick Tracy comic strip made its premiere on October 4, 1931, in the Detroit Mirror.[2] The strip was distributed by Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate. Chester Gould both drew and wrote the comic strip until the year 1977.[2] Since then other writers and artists have continued to produce the strip, which is still running in newspapers to this day.
In the 1930s-1940s Dick Tracy radio series Tracy was voiced by Bob Burlen, Barry Thompson, Ned Wever and Matt Crowley.[3]
The character of Dick Tracy has been featured in a number of films including, from 1990, Dick Tracy, which starred Warren Beatty as Dick Tracy.[4][5]
References
- ↑ Gustines, George Gene (June 23, 2014). "Annie Missing? No Worries, Dick Tracy Is on the Case". The New York Times.
- 1 2 "I Like 'Em Tough", Jim Doherty, 2009, Mystericale.com
- ↑ Dunning, John. On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio. Google Books. Oxford Press. p. 199.
- ↑ Erbland, Kate (June 15, 2015). "Dick Tracy Turns 25: Why Has Everyone Forgotten the Original Prestige Comic Book Movie?". Vanity Fair.
- ↑ Canby, Vincent (June 15, 1990). "Dick Tracy (1990) Review/FIlm; A Cartoon Square Comes to Life In 'Dick Tracy'". The New York Times.
External links
- Dick Tracy at the Internet Movie Database
- Dick Tracy at the INDUCKS